A Mottled Pale Honey Jade ‘Elephant’ Carving, Post Republic, 6AT
This flat carved elephant pendant is crafted from natural Jinsiyu Jade Peach Brew jade, featuring warm honey-amber tones mixed with pale milky hues and scattered dark mineral speckles throughout the translucent stone. The fully sculpted relief portrays an elephant with detailed folds on the ears, curled trunk and elegant ruyi ornament carved atop its back, incorporating a small suspension hole. The elephant motif symbolizes peace, good fortune, strength and auspicious blessings in traditional Chinese jade art, with the ruyi detail further reinforcing the meaning of wish fulfillment. Smooth carving lines follow the animal's silhouette, finished with a soft polished surface. Dimensions 5cm x 4cm.
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
This flat carved elephant pendant is crafted from natural Jinsiyu Jade Peach Brew jade, featuring warm honey-amber tones mixed with pale milky hues and scattered dark mineral speckles throughout the translucent stone. The fully sculpted relief portrays an elephant with detailed folds on the ears, curled trunk and elegant ruyi ornament carved atop its back, incorporating a small suspension hole. The elephant motif symbolizes peace, good fortune, strength and auspicious blessings in traditional Chinese jade art, with the ruyi detail further reinforcing the meaning of wish fulfillment. Smooth carving lines follow the animal's silhouette, finished with a soft polished surface. Dimensions 5cm x 4cm.
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
